Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-04-23

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Mayor Keller has also received check
for $50 from the Mayor Of Springfield, o.
There is still quite number Of donations
in the hands of the collectors, including
the result of the work OF the ward COM
mittees.
Ii begins to look rs II band of Bald
Knobbers OF West Virginia Red Men had
been formed in the classic precincts oi
Deep Run.
Recently some petty acts of vandalism
have been perpetrated, by no one knows
who, and the other day man named
George Yates, came TO Justice OF the Peace
Keller, with an anonymous letter which
he found lying at his door one evening re-
Gently. Squire Keller could not get the
facts in the case definitely enough 10 make
any arrests, and further developments are
awaited The letter reads as follows:
April IL, iss7.
George Ydtes
DEAR SIR-We take the pleasure 10 in
form that the people OF this Run Is about
tired of yon, and guess you had better
leave this run. Wewill give you ten days
to leave, and ifyou don't we will give you
free ride away on rail and new suit
of Tar and Feathers on short notice.
Take Warning,
MOLLY MAouIREs.
The other side Of the paper contains sew.
eral ridiculous caricatures. One repre-
sents two men riding another on rail (;
also the rail being profusely decorated
with feathers. Another represents mar
hanging by the neck TO tree, aud the
word II U NC In large letters underneath.
Below this is coffin bearing the inscrip-
tion, 'If you don't take warning" Mr..
Yates does not seem much scared over the
matter, but is anxious 10 have the perpe-
traitors imprisoned for intimidation, ir
they can be found. lie says he can give
no reason why the tough element OF Deep
Run district should particularize him in
their acts Of meaDness, and that he viii
stay where he IL or be taken away o
corpse, and promises 10 furnish the princi-
pals for several first class funerals, if any
one undertakes 10 carry their threats into
execution.
A report las been pretty generally cir
culated 10 the effect that the Ditbridge
Flint Glass Works would close down
in few days foe an indefinite
period. Your reporter saw Mr.. I'd.
Dithridge, manager Of the works,
last evening, and learned that the factory
would continue in operation ill July or
August, when the regular sumner stop
occurs. The lumber shops have been put
of TO make il possible 20 catch mp with
orders for more profitable ware. Mr.. Dith-
ridge will commence operating his new
factory at New Brighton, Pa, early in the
fall.
Mrs Eliza Davidson died Of blood poi
soning at her home In the Garden Spot on
Thursday evening. Mrs. Davidson was 65
years Of age.
A couple OF employees at the Standard
mill engaged 10 a little lsticufT yesterday.
No serious harm was done.
A sheet roll was broken ut the Standard
yesterday.
Bank Sand for Sale Best In this yicin-
ity for building purposes. Location easy
of Access; prices reasonable. Special rates
10 cyclone sufferers. ID. X. Allen, corner
Madison aud Second streets, Martins Fer
~, o.
William II. Wood was elected delegate,
and Misses Anna Carmichael and Hannah
Bird alternates 10 the District Missionary
Convention 20 be held in Bteubenyille on
Tuesday, April 18th
Mr.. John Smith, postmaster AZ Don, o.,
left on Thursday Cor Western prospecting
tour, 10 be gpne several weeks.
Mr.. Henry Masson has rented tbs sbeeky
property on First street, and VIII open .
saloon and restaurant soon.
Mrs. Cattell and daughter returned 70
their home In Mt Pleasant, o., yesterday.
Mr.. Geo. Miliigzn, Of Nj Pleasant, wzs
In the city yesterday on business
The Pittsburg Shoe Company sent down
three pairs Of Shoes, yestsrdsy, = - do
mated 70 the cyclone sufferefz- Thy were
put up at q rafie, and t1i 80 feaiizsd-
They were drawn by MesRA @. W.
Kuexnek, Pred. Beymtr and ?. BIaek-
ford.